Business Improvement Districts

Queens is a borough full of emerging businesses and economic development. The City helps new store owners get their feet planted and improve underdeveloped areas at the same time by setting up Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) all over the city. In exchange for a small tax, merchants and property owners are promised a revitalized area by providing services such as increased maintenance and security, as well as in marketing and promotions.

As of 2015, there are 72 BIDs in neighborhoods throughout New York City – 12 in Queens – which make up the largest and most comprehensive network of Business Improvement Districts in the nation. The city’s 68 BIDs annually contribute close to $100 million worth of services in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

A Business Improvement District is a formal organization made up of property owners and commercial tenants who are dedicated to promoting business development and improving an area’s quality of life. BIDs deliver supplemental services such as sanitation and maintenance, public safety and visitor services, marketing and promotional programs, capital improvements and beautification for the area – all funded by a special assessment paid by property owners within the district. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the city’s BID program has contributed over $930 million in supplemental services to invigorate neighborhoods.

The following is a list of the Queens BIDs and their contact information.